great post pliedes. your mention of a caucasian minority in the future is thought provoking and your thoughts are definately valid. minorities that have, in the past, been oppressed have more than been recompensed for their losses. this is definately a touchy subject. i do not believe that minority citizens of this era should be repayed for the oppression that their ancestors faced. there should be equal opportunity in the work force, but only for individuals equally qualified. a less than qualified individual of a minority race should not recieve special treatment, unless their personalities or characteristics are a better fit for the job in question. it is not impossible for minorities to become as equally qualified as caucasian citizens. equal opportunities are available for higher-education, through quotas initiated and required by the government.
i agree that we will never achieve equality through inequality. once again, excellent post.
[This message has been edited by lefty (edited November 27, 2002).]
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